Boroughs in Brief

Boroughs in Brief

News and notes from New York City, covering all five boroughs in less than five minutes.

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Mayor's office steps up enforcement of illegal NYC Airbnb rentals

June 30, 2025 • 5 mins
Plus - Eric Adams Officially Launches His Independent Mayoral Run Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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5 things happening in NYC this weekend

June 27, 2025 • 8 mins
Plus - NYC bans Uber and Lyft from randomly barring drivers from working. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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What’s next in NYC’s mayoral election?

June 26, 2025 • 5 mins
Power outages across the city stretch into third day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mamdani Wins Stunning Upset in Democratic Primary

June 25, 2025 • 4 mins
The democratic socialist state Assemblymember from Queens is the Democratic nominee for mayor in a ranked-choice election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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NYC has a ‘Manhattan Plan’ for new housing in the borough

June 24, 2025 • 6 mins
Plus - New Yorkers Flock to Polls on Last Day of Early Voting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mayor Adams fumbles NYC bike storage program

June 23, 2025 • 4 mins
Local lawmakers have criticized the mayor in recent weeks for failing to make good on a promise to install hundreds of secure bike parking lockers across the five boroughs. Last year, the city laid out plans to hire a vendor to install 500 secure spots on streets and sidewalks for New Yorkers to store their bikes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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4 Things happening in NYC this weekend

June 20, 2025 • 6 mins
Plus - NYC cab drivers fear death of industry as Waymo aims to launch driverless taxis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Locals lament demolition of East New York White Castle, which was built on toxic land

June 19, 2025 • 6 mins
Plus - A Judge temporarily blocks a plan to remove part of a Brooklyn bike lane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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NYC Comptroller arrested by federal agents in Manhattan

June 18, 2025 • 5 mins
Video posted to social media shows Comptroller Brad Lander being led away in handcuffs into an elevator by two men who appear to be masked law enforcement officials, which is consistent with the recent practices of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Early voting begins in NYC

June 17, 2025 • 7 mins
Plus - Joey Chestnut is returning to the Nathan’s hot dog eating contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Rain doesn't stop No Kings protests

June 16, 2025 • 5 mins
Plus, a bike lane comes down in Brooklyn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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5 things to do in NYC this weekend

June 13, 2025 • 7 mins
Plus - Victims of food benefits theft sue NY over outdated tech they say puts them at risk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A popular bar in Chinatown got an Open Streets permit. Then came the backlash.

June 12, 2025 • 5 mins
Plus - The latest updates in the New York City Mayoral Race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Climate Challenge Looms Over Mayor’s Race

June 11, 2025 • 8 mins
Plus - Summer concerts and noise complaints are back at Forest Hills Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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A Cuomo Super PAC Got $2.7 Million From Donors

June 10, 2025 • 7 mins
Plus - The City warns of parking meter scam involving fake QR codes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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City Council Charter Panel Proposes Independent Lease Review After Mayor Adams Scandal

June 9, 2025 • 5 mins
Review of billions of dollars in office space deals would move to the city comptroller, after an official close to Mayor Eric Adams attempted to steer a city agency to a political donor’s Wall Street building. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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5 Things Happening in NYC This Weekend

June 6, 2025 • 7 mins
Plus - New York City mayoral hopefuls target Cuomo in first Democratic debate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo’s health care record in NY isn’t just about COVID-19

June 5, 2025 • 7 mins
Plus - Macy's Fourth of July fireworks moving back to the East River Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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NYC child welfare removals show racial bias, per report

June 4, 2025 • 8 mins
The company has spent nearly $700,000 on elections around The Bronx, including six figures boosting Elsie Encarnacion in a crowded race where they’re not the only group spending a lot to boost a candidate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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NYC rolls out modern garbage trucks in Harlem

June 3, 2025 • 7 mins
Plus - Newark airport runway project wraps up early, so when will flight limits ease? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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